Meghan Markle As Ever interview bombshells - jam nightmare, mum's dig and Diana nod

Meghan personal interview from inside her Montecito mansion with several surprise admissions and a surprising response to the brutal criticism towards her show.

The Duchess of Sussexr, which saw her first batch of products sell out within . In a publicity blitz before the launch, Meghan gave fans a rare glimpse into the home she shares with , and she shared two of her much-loved recipes. And she also revealed some personal bombshells, including the surprise foods she sometimes feeds her children for dinner as well as the strict rule inside her home...

Strict rule

The rare interview, conducted by food reporter Julia Moskin, saw her invited inside Meghan's kitchen at her home in Montecito - which the writer says is a first. However, she also revealed the strict rule she had to abide by while there.

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Writing in her piece, the journalist reveals she was under strict instructions not to take pictures both inside the home or of the home for "reasons of privacy and security". Footage of one of the recipes Meghan made for the piece along with her mother Doria was later uploaded to the duchess' account.

Fleeting Harry appearance

Meanwhile, it was also revealed that was around the house at the time of the interview - although he did not take part. The interviewer said: "On a bright morning last week at her home in Montecito, Meghan roved between the garden, where Prince Harry stopped by the strawberry patch in Birkenstocks to say he was getting on a work call." Harry only had a fleeting appearance in Meghan's Netflix show With Love, Meghan in the very final episode, but has not appeared in any of the promotion for her brand, As Ever.

FDA dismay

The interview was published to coincide with the launch of Meghan's highly anticipated lifestyle brand, As Ever, yesterday. Meghan’s much-touted jam, costing £10.80, and a collection of herbal teas, flower sprinkles and luxury honey were all snapped up by shoppers soon after the duchess' As Ever brand, a joint venture with Netflix, began taking orders. The whole range sold out in minutes, but fans have noted that the Duchess only released a limited amount of stock, with many speculating it could have been a clever marketing strategy to drive demand.

Fans of for 14 US dollars (£10.80), and for those who missed out, it will be available later without the circular box for nine dollars (£7). Many wondered why the product was labelled as spread rather than jam, and according to the publication, it was due to regulations set out by the US Food and Drug Administration. This ruling apparently led to dismay from Meghan. In her Netflix show, Meghan also explains that her product cannot be labelled as jam, which should be half fruit, half sugar, as she does not use as much sugar as other jam products.

Netflix backlash

The launch of As Ever and the new interview come just weeks after Meghan's Netflix series focusing on cooking and lifestyle tips faced brutal reviews.

Some accused the duchess of being out of touch and unrelatable with some of her tips and the products she used in the show, as well as the idyllic life she portrayed. But brushing off the criticism, she told the outlet: "Don't they know my life hasn't always been like this?" while gesturing at the sweeping views from the window and her sleeping pets. She also revealed that she "needs to work" and that "I love to work," pointing out that until she met her husband, she had held down a job since being 13.

Doria wades in

Meanwhile, it is not just Meghan who addresses the criticism, so does her mother Doria, who joins her daughter for the chat. The interviewer tells her about social media posts that claimed that Le Creuset pans are too expensive for Black women to afford. This criticism led to Black women posting online photos of their vast collections of Le Creuset pots and pans. Meghan said in response to the criticism: "This is a thing, in 2025?", while Doria is quoted as saying: "Everyone is coming in hot these days."

Diana nod

When it comes to the kitchen, although no photos were allowed to be taken, the writer describes what is inside - and notes it has a sweet nod to Harry's late mother, .

The kitchen is described as having a " wooden island, a well-used Viking stove and classic accents of blue-and-white tiles". It is also said to have "an old-fashioned butler's pantry" and shelves full of cookbooks. The outlet adds: "Just outside the door, a framed picture of Harry as a boy with his mother, Princess Diana, holds pride of place."

Kids dinner confession

Meanwhile, in part of the interview, for her children despite showcasing kids' fruit and crudite platters in her Netflix show.

In the show called With Love, Meghan, the duchess talks frequently about her children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet and how she makes them vegetable crudite plates and showcases ideas for a children's fresh fruit platter and tea party sandwiches.

But she opened up about the other foods she cooks for them when it's just her and the kids at home. Discussing her cooking skills, and admitting she is not a professional, she explains her freezer is stuffed with chicken nuggets, veggie burgers and Tater Tots.